This past weekend, we took the boys to Chattanooga. Chattanooga is one of our favorite places to visit, especially when we’re wanting to get away for just a couple of days.
We decided to stay at one of our favorite hotels of all time, The Chattanoogan.
Why do we love this hotel so much?
The Chattanoogan has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating for the fourth year in a row. The Chattanoogan is the only full-service hotel in Chattanooga to win the award, and one of only 15 in the state to receive the honor.
With over 25,000 square feet of meeting space, a day spa, a fantastic indoor pool, and three on site restaurants, The Chattanoogan is the perfect place to spend a relaxing, upscale weekend, or to visit on business.
We arrived to our room and were greeted with the most amazing Snickerdoodle cookies. Oh my, yumminess!
Our room was fantastic. We were in a Courtyard View Suite and we were pampered the entire time in our room. The beds were so plush {where can I get a mattress like the one in the room?}, the suite was very clean, and the bathroom was my favorite part.
The classic contemporary Courtyard Suites offer guests a relaxing retreat amidst stunning surroundings. The Courtyard Suites are elegantly designed in neutral colors with striking accents of browns, reds and whites. The 635-square-foot Courtyard Suites have a King bedroom and adjoining living area with a sleeper sofa, comfortable sitting area with table and chairs, four-person dining table, flat screen HD TV with DVD player, and wet bar with mini-refrigerator. The luxuriously appointed bathrooms feature oversize jetted spa tubs, overhead rain showers and pampering bath products.
Later that afternoon, the boys went swimming at the indoor pool and had a blast. Yes, the water is this blue… my 3 year old refers to it as the “Blue Pool”.
Ruby Falls was next on the list to visit. What an experience! I had no idea what to expect since we had never visited before but it definitely was one of the highlights of the trip. I was unsure if my boys would even enjoy it – I thought it might be a little much for them after reading it was 0.5 mile walk to the falls and 0.5 mile walk back.
Located over 1120 feet beneath the surface, Ruby Falls is the nation’s largest and deepest waterfall open to the public. Hundreds of gallons of water rush over by the minute and amaze visitors.
After a guided tour to the falls, we made it! Woah, it was breathtaking. My 3 year old son kept saying, “Me like waterfalla {waterfall}.” Our 6 year old son learned so much about the history of Ruby Falls while on the tour, he was talking about it after we left.
We loved Ruby Falls so much that I have a fun giveaway for you! Who would like to win a Family 4 Pack to Ruby Falls & Rock City? This giveaway will end, Monday, June 18, 2012 at 12:01am. A winner will be chosen using Random.org and announced on the widget below as well as on Facebook.
**Day Two and Three of our Chattanoogan trip coming soon…**
This would be awesome! Your trip looks so fun!
Ruby falls is on my bucket list and I would love to visit this area with my kids before they are too old to want to hang out with mom and dad. We have never been to Ruby Falls but would love to see it as a family.
My husband & I have been to Rock City once – an anniversary date 🙂
We would LOVE to take our children back with us!! Rock City & Ruby Falls would be a great field trip for our homeschooling family 🙂
I went there as a child and still remember “Fat Man’s Squeeze” and the ride down to the falls. My husband went as a child also. I’d love to be able to take our family back as our kids have never been.
This would be awesome! I’ve never been and would love to experience it for the first time with my kids and husband!
I would love to see the 7 states at Rock city and get one of their famous birdhouses, and my picture taken in front of the fall at Ruby Falls. Thank you!
I went to Rock City and Ruby Falls when I was 10. It was AMAZING and so beautiful!!! I want my kids to see that. <3 God makes such wonders in nature!!!
My family likes learning new things and about historical places.
I love that you can see 7 states! It’s been forever since I have been, I’m talking ages! Would love to take my family.
I would love to see this in person. It looks amazing.
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I have never really stayed in chattanooga at all, and like I told you on twitter we are wanting to take the family in august.
Our family moved to Tennessee a little over 5 years ago and we have not been to Ruby Falls or Rock City yet. It looks like a great family vacation.
I’ve never stayed in Chatanooga. We just drive through there when we head to the beach. I’d love to get away with my boys and learn about Ruby Falls!
We need to visit Ruby Falls! 🙂
We would love to visit Ruby Falls. Thanks for the opportunity to enter such a great giveaway!
Blessings,
Amy
I have never been to Ruby Falls. I was looking for something for us to do as a family. My birthday is June 17th this would be a great gift. Thanks for doing the giveaway.
I remember going to See Rock City and Ruby Falls as a child and look forward to taking my 4 kids to see it.
the girls love rock city would like an oppurtunity to return
I went as a child I would love to be able to take my daughter,
I am interested in them because it sounds like a great family trip!
It would be a great late honeymoon!
Would love to take a weekend getaway!!!
I’ve really been wanting to take my husband there as he’s new to the South. I’ve tried to explain it, but its just not the same 😉
This has been on my list to take my kids. It is so much fun. Love the flowers in the spring.